Delicious Pink Champagne Cupcakes Recipe

These Pink Champagne Cupcakes are a delightful treat that will add a touch of elegance to any celebration. The light and fluffy cupcakes are infused with the delicate flavors of pink champagne and topped with a creamy champagne buttercream frosting. The hint of bubbly in every bite makes them perfect for special occasions or as a sweet indulgence. Follow this easy recipe to create a batch of these delectable cupcakes in no time.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup pink champagne
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Pink food coloring (optional)
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup pink champagne
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pink sprinkles, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Mix in the pink champagne and buttermilk until well combined. Add a few drops of pink food coloring if desired.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. To make the champagne buttercream frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
11. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
12. Stir in the pink champagne and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
13. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the champagne buttercream frosting.
14. Garnish with pink sprinkles for an extra touch of whimsy.
15. Serve and enjoy!

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